It is important that you have thought about whether you are ready for a puppy. Please consider all the different aspects of puppy ownership before bringing them home.
There are a lot of decisions to make and factors to consider.
Puppies may be irresistible, but they are also extremely time-consuming. If you have never had a puppy, you might not realize what you’re about to get into. It’s one thing to be ready to get a dog. Raising a puppy requires an even higher level of commitment.
Young puppies need to be fed three to four times a day. They need to be taken outside immediately after eating or drinking. Puppies will have accidents in the house while they are still being house-trained. That can mean a lot of clean-up.
A puppy might wake you up several times during the night. It might be because the puppy needs to go outside, or it might just be because the puppy is bored.
Puppies can be destructive. They want to explore, chew, lick, and possibly even eat things in their environment. They don’t know manners and may act unruly or hyperactive. All puppies need to be trained and socialized. They also need exercise. These things take a lot of time.
Can you handle being woken up in the middle of the night? Can you spend several hours a week working on training and socialization?
If you get a young puppy, be prepared to spend extra time with it, especially for the first few months. If this sounds too much, but you still want a dog, consider adopting an adult dog.